2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/14/2026

26Wheels complaints

11%Of all 236 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN110 · 46.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32 · 13.6%

WHEELS26 · 11%

Unspecified / other25 · 10.6%

ENGINE21 · 8.9%

Share of the 236 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“The service bulletin needs to be a recall. The Program number is 22B34 where on all max tow packages the rear axle bolt breaks off…”NHTSA complaint 11523221 — filed 05/22/2023

“Noise coming from driver's side wheel. Removed the wheel and the axle bolt and washer fell out. The bolt had broken completely off. https://www.f150forum.com/f129/2021-powerboost-rear-rotor-axle-bolt-sheared-515460/index107/”NHTSA complaint 11518416 — filed 04/22/2023

“Passenger side rear axle bolt failure. The bolt sheared off completely and was found rattling inside the center cap. Dealer states vehicle cannot be driven…”NHTSA complaint 11501556 — filed 01/13/2023

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid: 26 of 236 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have in total?

236 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.